Does thick blood lipids mean high blood lipids?

High blood lipids are very common, and the incidence rate is very high now, especially among middle-aged and elderly people, and obese people have a higher incidence rate. High blood lipids means that the blood is very thick. Everyone knows that blood lipids are high, but not everyone is very clear about it. We are not clear about the concept of high blood lipids and don’t know what to do. So, does thick blood lipids mean high blood lipids? Let me explain it to you now.

Many people mistake high blood lipids and thick blood lipids for the same thing, which is wrong. High blood lipids are not an independent disease. Many clinical diseases are closely related to high blood lipids. Blood viscosity is often accompanied by increased blood lipids, but it is not entirely caused by high blood lipids. For those with increased blood viscosity, a simple and effective method is to drink a glass of light salt water in the morning, noon and evening, especially in the summer when the incidence of thick blood lipids is higher. Drinking light tea for a long time can prevent thrombosis, lower blood lipids to varying degrees, inhibit cholesterol synthesis, and reduce blood viscosity.

"Blood viscosity" is an indicator that reflects blood fluidity and is not equal to hyperlipidemia. Theoretically, people with high "blood viscosity" are more likely to suffer from thrombotic diseases. However, whether these indicators can really predict thrombosis in practical applications requires further research. Moreover, this indicator is very unstable. Drinking a lot of water, severe dehydration, severe hypoxia, bone marrow disease or taking certain medications will cause this indicator to change.

Hyperlipidemia refers to abnormal blood lipids caused by excessively high cholesterol and triglycerides or excessively low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. However, people with thick blood do not necessarily have high blood lipids. Abnormal blood lipids can only be detected through blood lipid tests. It is generally recommended that the general population undergo a blood lipid test once a year. People with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia should pay active attention to their blood lipids and monitor them regularly under the guidance of a doctor.

People with dyslipidemia, especially elevated total blood cholesterol, must first undergo dietary treatment. Even if you take drugs to adjust blood lipids, you should base it on diet therapy, otherwise the efficacy of the drugs will be reduced by an uncontrolled diet. Long-term adherence to the diet therapy can reduce blood lipids by 10% or even 20%. People with mild dyslipidemia can reduce blood lipids to an appropriate level without having to take medication.

Patients should eat more foods rich in protein, eat lean meat instead of fatty meat, and eat more fish, shrimp, and soy products. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Everyone knows that milk is a nutritious food, but patients with high blood lipids should try not to drink it. Eat less sweets, avoid foods high in salt, and exercise more.